How to make The Local one of your preferred sources on Google

Preferred sources is a new feature that lets you, as a logged-in Google user, prioritise what publications you’d like to appear in search results. 

All you need to do is click on your favoured country site below and then tick the box to add The Local. You may need to sign into your Google account in the process.

• The Local Sweden
• The Local Italy
• The Local Germany
• The Local Spain
• The Local France
• The Local Norway
• The Local Denmark
• The Local Europe

In recent years Google has changed its algorithm to favour sites such as Reddit and Quora, at the expense of independent news sites like The Local.

Once you’ve selected one or more of The Local's sites (and any other preferred media outlets) you can expect to see our stories in your search results, leaving you less at the mercy of Google's algorithm. 

The feature is currently only available for English-language Google users worldwide. If English is not set as your main language you may have to wait a bit longer for this option to be available. 

By adding us as one of your preferred sources you will help The Local continue to cover all the important issues for foreign residents across Europe.